[POSITION FILLED] Museum Manager

The Whale Museum is seeking a person to fulfill the role of Museum Manager (Exhibit Hall and Facility), a member of the Visitors’ Experience Team. Year-round FT employment.

Established in 1979 as the first U.S. museum dedicated to whales living in the wild, The Whale Museum’s mission is to promote stewardship of whales and the Salish Sea ecosystem through education and research. Our facility is located on San Juan Island, northwest of Seattle, Washington. This remote island is accessible only by ferry, boat or plane.

The Museum Manager's responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• conduct education programs, guided tours, other educational programs, and special events as needed
• provide assistance in Gift Shop
• oversee all aspects of visitors’ experience, including welcoming to the Museum, fielding questions
• create and incorporate educational content into displays
• coordinate volunteer recruitment, database management, and scheduling
• management and care of the Museum's existing collections and exhibits
• oversee operation and maintenance of the Museum building

The Museum Manager is cross trained with the Gift Shop Manager, reports to the Executive Director, and works closely with the Education Curator, and other staff to plan, budget and implement specific projects associated with their areas of responsibility.

The successful candidate will be highly flexible. Required work schedule includes weekend coverage, most holidays, and some evenings on a year-round basis.

Qualifications: a Bachelor’s Degree in Museology/Museum Studies or 3 years’ experience in a relevant field, retail experience, excellent communication skills (oral and written), excellent attention to detail, excellent computer/technological skills (i.e., word processing, database management, spreadsheets, graphics, and social media. Specific programs include: Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Access, Excel, and Publisher, as well as PastPerfect Collections Software, Adobe Create Suite), experience with public communication, and project management experience. A varied skill set and flexibility are major assets. Familiarity with the Pacific Northwest environment, Salish Sea ecosystem and its inhabitants is a plus; emphasis is placed on knowledge of the federally-listed endangered community of Southern Resident Orcas, the threats they face and efforts underway to help them recover. The successful candidate will follow governmental mandates related to COVID-19, i.e., mask wearing and fully vaccinated.